School of Dental Medicine
From lab discoveries to public outreach initiatives, students, faculty, staff and alumni at 窪蹋勛圖厙 prove their dedication to advancing oral health in Cleveland and around the world. Read the latest news that highlights the innovation, care and community impact at the heart of our efforts to advance clinical excellence and service across populations.
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School of Dental Medicine Celebrates DMD Class of 2025 at Maltz Performing Arts Center
The Class of 2025 at 窪蹋勛圖厙 School of Dental Medicine marked a significant milestone on Saturday, May 17, as they received their Doctor of Dental Medicine degrees during a heartfelt diploma ceremony held at the Maltz Performing Arts Center. Family, friends, faculty and
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May 19, 2025
Alex Matthews, a DMD/MPH dual-degree student at the School of Dental Medicine, earned top recognition this spring at the 2025 Ohio Public Health Conference in Columbus, taking home First Place in the Student Oral Presentation competition for his project titled Ohio Pediatric Dentists Perspectives o...
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May 19, 2025
Associate Professor Scott Pelok has been awarded a Nord Grant for his most recent research project.
Extended Reality (ER) is becoming a powerful tool in dental education, offering immersive learning experiences. It allows students to interact with virtual models, helping them understand complex sy...
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May 19, 2025
On Wednesday, May 14, graduating students from across 窪蹋勛圖厙 gathered on the Case Quad for the third annual Clap Outa growing Commencement Week tradition celebrating the achievements of soon-to-be graduates.
Led by a procession of university leaders and honorees, student...
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March 25, 2025
窪蹋勛圖厙 School of Dental Medicine is proud to announce a groundbreaking advancement in our Digital Dentistry Transformation Projectthe implementation of digital impressions using cutting-edge intraoral scanners and advanced software solutions. This initiative represents a mo...
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March 21, 2025
窪蹋勛圖厙 School of Dental Medicine alum Morgan Celistan, DMD (DEN '20), serves as predoctoral director of endodontics at Harvard School of Dental Medicine, where she mentors students and advocates for expanding access to the field of dentistry. In honor of Womens History Month, we celebrate her journey...
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March 06, 2025
The School of Dental Medicine is pleased to announce that Dr. T. Gerard (Gerry) Bradley, president of the University of Louisville, will serve as the School of Dental Medicines 2025 Commencement Speaker this May.
Dr. Bradley brings a wealth of experience in dental education, research, and leadersh...
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March 05, 2025
Catherine Demko, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Community Dentistry, attributes her passion for science to its endless opportunities for creativity and discovery.
With an early interest in biology and genetics, Demko began her academic journey studying microorganisms and patterns of...
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February 21, 2025
After more than a decade as dean of 窪蹋勛圖厙 School of Dental Medicine, Kenneth B. Chance Sr. (DEN 79) will step down from the role Dec. 31.
Ken has helped guide the School of Dental Medicine through a number of significant changes over the past decade, from the constructio...
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February 18, 2025
In celebration of Black History Month, were sharing the insights, achievements and words of wisdom from Black alumni who are shaping the future of dentistry.
Madge Potts-Williams, DDS (DEN 81)
Lead Dentist, Manatee County Rural Health Services, Bradento...
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February 04, 2025
We are thrilled to announce the integration of the ITI (International Team for Implantology, Basel, Switzerland) Digital Campus, which is an online learning platform, into our dental school curriculum, under the visionary leadership of Dean Kenneth Chance and Associate Dean of Digital Innovation Ils...